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30
Oct

Bhutan gets Rs 100 crores from India to boost economy

India has granted Rs 100 crores  to Bhutan for the new government’s Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP). Indian Ambassador to Bhutan V P Haran handed over the cheque to Prime Minister...
28
Oct

Mt. Jumolhari festival to be an annual event

This year, the two-day Mt. Jumolhari festival which will now be an annual event ended on October 24. It was held at the Jhomolhari base camp at Dangochong where people of...
28
Oct

Bhutan listed among top 40 travel destinations

Lonely Planet and Escape Magazine writers have listed Bhutan as one among 40 amazing travel destinations. Their experience is narrated in http://www.couriermail.com.au/travel/world/lonely-planet-and-escape-writers-40-amazing-travel-experiences-part-1/story-fnjjva7f-1226747398266    
22
Oct

Yonphula Airport shuts down for repairs

Yonphula Airport in Trashigang closed down to air traffic last week. This was a fortnight ahead of the initial schedule for close down. The department of civil aviation (DCA) had...
22
Oct

Local administration

The administrative system, which was established by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in the 17th century, underwent modifications during the 20th century and the position of penlop was abolished. Instead a Dzongda...
22
Oct

Bhutanese traditional wear

The cheapest fabrics are plain cotton, while the most expensive are hand-woven masterpieces, covered with silk or cotton embroidery. A large choice of machine-woven fabrics is available in the market....
18
Oct

Does the yeti dwell in the Himalayas?

DNA research on hair samples found at two different Himalayan locations has led scientists to believe that the abominable snowman or the “Yeti” possibly exists. While one sample was the...
17
Oct

Druk Air resumes Paro to Bumthang flights

Druk Air flights from Paro to Bumthang, which had been suspended for two weeks following continuous bad weather have resumed. The loss incurred was about Nu 7,00,000, the reservations being...
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